Barbara Knox is best-known for her record-breaking, over 50-year-long role as Rita Tanner on the beloved British soap opera, Coronation Street. The Libra-born entertainer was born in England on September 30, 1933. Her iconic role on Coronation Street has earned her multiple awards and accolades, making her a household name throughout the UK and beyond. Throughout her career, Barbara has become one of the most recognizable and beloved stars in British television.